X-Git-Url: https://jfr.im/git/irc/freenode/web-7.0.git/blobdiff_plain/f57833bee8797a60298944c63ecbf9f000f9a86a..ea3465065f26725b1e8502d52afdc6e7255cef96:/content/kb/using/channels.md diff --git a/content/kb/using/channels.md b/content/kb/using/channels.md index 9c41e92cf..0ba1ffb1f 100755 --- a/content/kb/using/channels.md +++ b/content/kb/using/channels.md @@ -13,20 +13,18 @@ Why can't I join a channel? =========================== There are several things that might prevent you from joining a particular channel. In most cases the server will tell you the reason, but some clients do not -correcntly display that information to you, so it's useful to be able to check for yourself. Some of the common causes, in no particular order, are: - -* Check that you're logged in with services. You can log in by running `/msg NickServ IDENTIFY YourNickname YourPassword`. +correctly display that information to you, so it's useful to be able to check for yourself. Some of the common causes, in no particular order, are: +* Check that you're logged in with services. You can log in by running `/msg NickServ IDENTIFY YourNickname YourPassword`. Some channels use mode `+r`, which prevents unregistered users, or users who aren't logged in, from joining. -* Check whether the channel has modes `+i` or `+k` set. These will prevent anyone from joining who isn't explicitly invited or doesn't know the channel password. -* Check whether mode `+j` is set. This is a join throttle, which prevents lots of users from joining in a short period of time. If this is the case, it might be worth trying again after a minute or two, to see whether the join throttle is the reason. -* If you are logged in to services, check the channel ban list -- you can do this using `/mode #channel b`. +* Check whether the channel has modes `+i` or `+k` set. These will prevent anyone from joining who isn't explicitly invited or doesn't know the channel password. +* Check whether mode `+j` is set. This is a join throttle, which prevents lots of users from joining in a short period of time. If this is the case, it might be worth trying again after a minute or two, to see whether the join throttle is the reason. +* If you are logged in to services, check the channel ban list -- you can do this using `/mode #channel b`. - If you've not been in the channel in question recently, it's possible that you're affected by a wide-ranging ban, so pay attention to any bans that include - `*` or `?` wildcards. Bans that begin with a `$` sign are extended ban types; you can see more information about these by sending the `HELP EXTBAN` command on IRC. +If you've not been in the channel in question recently, it's possible that you're affected by a wide-ranging ban, so pay attention to any bans that include `*` or `?` wildcards. Bans that begin with a `$` sign are extended ban types; you can see more information about these by sending the `/quote HELP EXTBAN` command on IRC. - If you find a ban which matches you but you feel wasn't intended to keep you out, then talk to one of the channel operators to see about having it removed. - You can find a list of channel operators via the `/msg ChanServ ACCESS #channel LIST` command. +If you find a ban which matches you but you feel wasn't intended to keep you out, then talk to one of the channel operators to see about having it removed. +You can find a list of channel operators via the `/msg ChanServ ACCESS #channel LIST` command. If you're still stuck, feel free to ask a staff member for help in working out what's preventing you from joining. @@ -34,8 +32,6 @@ If you're still stuck, feel free to ask a staff member for help in working out w Why can't I talk in a channel? ============================== -The two most common causes for this are either a quiet mask -- use `/mode #channel q` to see the list and then check the advice above regarding bans -- or mode -`+m`, which prevents anyone who isn't voiced from talking. If you're still unsure, again, feel free to ask staff for help in working out what the problem might -be. +The two most common causes for this are either a quiet mask -- use `/mode #channel q` to see the list and then check the advice above regarding bans -- or mode `+m`, which prevents anyone who isn't voiced from talking. If you're still unsure, again, feel free to ask staff for help in working out what the problem might be.